Thanks folks!! It has been a day with a difference and yet really good at the same time!!
My cat got beaten up this morning so had a long trip to the vets (who I know as well as some of my friends, I'm there so often!), a few phone calls and then... nothing!! Me and my puddy cats spent the day lazing around the airconditioning. My mother was too sick for me to bring over to have dinner with me so I just got take away Chinese. No presents, no fuss - just peace and quiet! And it was so refreshing after the hectic last few months. I felt totally indulged by being by myself - doesn't that sound selfish!
Tomorrow mum and I will go out for her birthday (if she is up to it) and my brother and his family will be up on the weekend for a family dinner.
Thanks again for all the support. Can always count on DC to make me smile!